The art of the American Depression is the subject of an upcoming exhibition of prints and paintings at New Canaan Library.

"Art of the American Depression 1935-1942," from a selection of items from a local collection, will be on display in the H. Pelham Curtis Gallery from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23 with an opening reception on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m.

The exhibit is sponsored by the Art Committee, Friends of New Canaan Library. The curators for this show are Susie Salomon and Ann Barua.

For more information, contact Susan LaPerla at 203-594-5007 or visit newcanaanlibrary.org.